Save this manual for future reference.VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATEROWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL®Model: VP1000BWARNING: If the information
100994062. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 5).INSTALLING HEATER TO WALLMarking Screw Locations1. Determine where you will locate
11099406Installing Two Mounting ScrewsNote: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardwarepackage is provided with heater.Atta
12099406Placing Heater On Mounting Screws1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 9).2. Place large openings of slots over scre
13099406CONNECTINGTO GASSUPPLYNOTICEA qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes.The installer must supply an e
14099406IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas pipingand/or fittings.Figure 13 - Gas Connection* An A.G.A. design-
150994063. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air oropening propane supply tank valve.4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
16099406OPERATINGHEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGA. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lightingthe pilot, follow
170994064. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, includingnear the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety i
18099406TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position.2. Press in control knob and tur
19099406Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame PatternYellowTippingFigure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame PatternBURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 20 shows a correct b
2099406CONTENTSSECTION PAGESafety Information ... 2Product Identification ...
20099406CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCEODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.CABINETAir P
21099406REMEDY1. Turn on gas supply oropen manual shutoffvalve2. Turn control knob toPILOT position3. Press in control knobwhile in PILOTposition4. Co
22099406OBSERVEDPROBLEMBurner does not lightafter ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignition ofburnerBurner backfiringduring combustionYellow flame duringburner
23099406If you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not useany phone in your bu
24099406You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Departm
25099406Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coveragefor parts replaced under warranty.Parts Under WarrantyConta
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27099406This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 2
KEEP THIS WARRANTYWARRANTY INFORMATIONAlways specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.We reserve the right to amend these
3099406WARNING ICON G001 WARNINGS ContinuedWARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.1. Use only propane gas. Do not conver
4099406PRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONPRODUCTFEATURESSafety DeviceThis heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).The ODS/pilot is
5099406FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGThis heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poorfuel combustion
6099406FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGYou must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space.DETERMIN
7099406FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedVENTILATION AIRVentilation Air From Inside BuildingThis fresh air would come from an adjoining unc
8099406FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedVENTILATION AIR (Continued)Ventilation Air From OutdoorsProvide extra fresh air by using ventilati
9099406INSTALLINGTO WALLNOTICEA qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.ContinuedCHECK GAS TYPEUse only propane gas. If y
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